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TWO GOOD GIRLS.
TIL. Maiden Who Helps Her Mothe' ana
the One Who Helps Herself

TIL. Maiden Who Helps Her Mothoi ana
the One who Helps Herself
There is a girl, and | love to think
on her and talk of her, who comes III
late when there is company, who wears
n prettv little air of mingled RESPONSE
bilitv and anxiety with her YOUTH
whom the others seem to depend on
and look to for many comforts She
is the girl who helpsmotherin her own
home, She is a blessed little saint and
comforter. She takes unfinished tasks
from the tired, stiff fingers that falter
at their work; her strong young inger
is a staff upon which the gray-haired'
white-faced mother leans and is rested
She helps her mother with the spring
sewing, with the weeks mending, with
n cheerful conversation and conScnial
companionship hat some girls do not
think worth while wasting on only
mother. And when there comes a day
when she must bend, as girls must Of
ten bend over the old wornout body of
mother lying unhccdful in her coffin,
rough hands folded, her long disquiet
merged in rest, something very sweet
will be mingled with her loss, and the
girl who helped mother will find bene-
hction of peace upon her head and in
her heart.
The Girl who works-God bless her!
is another girl whom know. She is
brave and active. She is not too proud
to earn her own living, or ashamed Is
be caught at her daily task. She il
studious, and painstaking, and patient.
She smiles at you from behind counter
or desk. There is a memory of her
sewn into each silken gown. She is
like a beautiful young mountainecr al
ready far up the hill, and the sight OF
her should be n fine inspiration for us
all. 1t is an honor to know this girl
to be worthy of her regard. Her hand
may be stained with factory grease or
printer ink, but it is an honest hand
and Il helping hand. 1t stays misfor-
tune from many homes; it is the one
shield that protects many a forlorn lit
tie family from the alms-housc and asy-
um.-CathartAG cole.
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DRESSES FOR GIRLS.


Girls from eight to fourteen years Of
age wear white flannel or striped white
wool dressc, made witha Norfolk lack
ct and kilt-plaited skirt, or else a sailor
blouse and round skirt. For the latter
there are canvas-striped woolens Of
bright scarlet or blue on white that
make gay and pretty dresses. The Nor
folk jacket suits are Of twilled flannel,
with many COWS Of narrow white braid
or else Of the wide Hercules braid for
trimming. A blue cloth sailor Jacket
and a straw hat in sailor shape COM
plete this pretty toilet, The navy blue
i%iannels are similarly made for useful
dark dresses.
Challi dresses are also in great favor
for misses and small girls. Those with
cream white grounds strcwn with roses
or with sprigs Of blue, green or brown
are made with q basque and slight
drapcry with velvet ribbon trimming
in rows around the skirt, or inserted
down the sides, and as a vest, or rcvcrs.
or in yoke shape in front with plating
below it.
India silks, plain or figured, canvas
grenadines, embroidered pique, white
mulls with feather ~stitchings, and en-
broidcred muslin dresses are used for
the best frocks Of small girls, Will,
ginghams are preferred for every da,
wear because they wash and wear well.
The plain, low waist, with pointed
front and short pulled sleeves, with a
white guimpe, is liked both for India
silk and for gingham dresses. The
striped ginghams and those with large
checks are used in high colors and in
delicate shades of pink, blue or Law
cnder. The tendency is toward longer
wasted dresses than those of last sea.
son, making them down to the waist
line, and sometimes Il trile below it,.
The ginghams may be gathered to u
point, with a gathered plastronin front
and bretellcs of embroidery, or else
they, as well asthe embroidered waists,
may be plain, with u row of buttons
down the middle to the point, and
small rcvers turned over at the top of
the round or V-shapcd neck. The
skirts are full, with a hem and tucks,
or else with deep embroidery below q
cluster of tucks, and there may be two
frills, one plain and the other of EN-
%broidery. Most dresses have a sash of
the material scwed in the seams under
the arms and tied in a large bow be-
hind.-Harper'S Bazar.
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MANURE AND WEEDS.
A Good Argument in Favor OF Buying
Stable Manure for the Farm.

Stable Manure for the Farm.
1t is very practicable for farmer
who live near city or village TO furnish
citizens with hay. straw, oats and tn,
like, and then draw back to their farm,
st least fertility enough to produce a>
much more, and thus sustain their soil,
But some will not avail themselves Of
this resource, for fear of introducing
weeds or foul grasses in their fields. Ii
commcndable for every %husbandman is
to becertain rs to the purity of the seeds
he uses and to use escry means to
avoid all foul growth, still this method
of increasing his supply of manure
does not necessarily involve any risk
TO the farmer, so far as such foul seed
Is concerned, for by thoroughly rotting
the manure, the germs of grain or
seeds in it will be destroyed. The
| plan Of making the manure fine before
applying it to the land, think, will
fully pay for the labor, However, as
for myself, since learning by expert
ence how etfectually good tillage will
insure clean culture On any land re-
gardleSS Of its past management, and
also the increased producing
value Of short manure, and its
greater strength before this fermeut-
ing and rotting than afterward. for
years l ran all the hay, straw and
stalks used both for feeding and bed
ding through the cutting machine and
applied the raw manure directly to the
land.
As for weeds, SO long as it is or
dained that ''thorns and thistles" shall
infeSt the ground we will be quite sure
to have some Of them 10 contend with
any way; and with all hocd crops the
tilling for ,ubduing one weed 10 the
square foot would Kill a hundred Just
the same; or, A. | prefer to put it, the
tillage required for the best develop
ment Of the plant we are tilling will
necessarily check all other growth,
W HUNT IL III zen vi ltU llpll>;lllV Ntttt>
TO each hill titled. In using my barn
yard manure in this way | was satisfied
that it could be handled and applied
enough easier and better TO more than
pay for the labor OF cutting the fodder,
saying nothing Of its advantages for
feeding. But although it was more
agreeable to use, and seemed to domore
good, still | did not hesitate to buy and
use what could get readily, asking no
questions as to what it was made from,
and only fearing | could not get
enough. One good argument in favor |
Of buying stable manure for the farm
Is that We see many Of our best farmers
it, and their farms are quite as |
clean and free from weeds as their
neighbors who Use only from their
own barnyards; and those who buy and |
Use the most seem to take the least
heed as to whether they might thus
bring in unwelcomc weeds. Henry |
Tres. in y. \. TriJune.
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THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE.
Millions OF Plants ana Flowers sold An
nually In tho United States.

MILLIONS OF Plants ind Flowers Sold An
nually in the United States.
The sale of roses in this country
amounts to fully 1000, 900 plants a
year at the present time. There are
no statistics by which the exact num-
Der can be learned, but n knowledge
of the extent of cultivation by the
principal p%ropagators enable us to es-
innate roughly as above stated. The
probability is that the annual sale cx-
cceds considerably rather than falls
short of this amount. These plants are
almost wholly raised on their own
roots, as buddcd plants, which at one
time were quite common, have fallen
into d%isreputc and will now scarcely
command n purchaser. The popular
judgment in this respect is no doubt
right, and will be sustained. Budded
plants, except with some weak grow
ing varieties, will never again be in
vogue, and the number of ,.ccllcnt
varieties Of vigorous growth is so
great that delicate growers will be dis
carded for this fault alone, no matter
what other good qualities they may
possess.
The rose is the most highly priced,
and. next 10 the gcranium, the most
generally cultivated towering plant.
These remarks apply TO amateur culti-
walton. Professional florists make
rose-growing u very prominent part
Of their business, and immense guam
titles Of flowers are raised during the
winter season for cutting. The state
ment Is made by n competent authority
that In 1885 'thc trade sold $4,000. 900
cut roscs,' This indicates, to some OK.
tent tho popularity Of this particular
nowsr, - Neh's Nogasine
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ID ALL
YQ

Do you feel dun. lanruld n
less, and indescribably miscrs
caiiy and mentally exneris.9
Iullness or bloating after eati1
ness or emptiness OF stomac
ing, tongue coated, bitter "
mouth, irregular appetite. al,
headaches, blurred eyesivb, u
before the eyes neryo1s M,
haustlon, irritability of rem
alternating with chilly 90,
biting, transient pains here !
feet drowsiness after meals /
disturbed and unrefreshinT
udescribable feeling of dread
ing calamity?
IL you have all, or any cons,|
OF these symptoms, You are|
that most common of Ams,
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Tornid I
with Dyspepsia, or Indiresti
complicated your disease M
greater tho number and div
toms. No matter what stngs1
DIR. Picrce's Golden NIeiil
will subdue 1t, if taken accc
ions for q reasonable length
cured, complications multinly
ton of the Lungs, Skin Disease
rheumatism, Kidney Disease
maladies are quito liable TO 81
or later, induce IL fatal termins
DIR. Pierce's Golden n
cOvery acts powerfully upo1
through that great blood-n,
clcanses the system of all bl6o
puriticS from whatever causl
equally ellicacious in acting
neys, and other excretory ar
strengthening, and healing IN,
an appetizing, restorative tor
digestion and nutrition, there
both flesh and strength. I'm IN
this wonderful medicine hal
celebrity in curing Fever and
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindr
DIR. PierCo's Golden n
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THE WEAVER BIRDS.
How They Build Their Fragile and Yet
Service able Nests.

pI' AN'N'S'
The true weaver birds are inhab-
itants of Africa, and as their name in
dicates they make a nest by weaving.
Away from civilization they use tough
grasses for this purpose, but gladly
seize on cotton or other twines; when
given a large ball of cotton Irvine they
will not cease until the last inch has
been woven into the nest. The only
specimen of this family inhabiting
North America is the Baltimore oriolc,
some times called fire hang birds,
golden robin, etc. This bird usually
attaches its nest to the extreme ends of
the branches of an elm tree, the nest
being six or eight inches deep and
shaped like a pocket or bag, and is
built rs firm as if made of barging.
This member of the weaver bird family
has also adapted itself to the ways OF
civilization, making its nest almost en-
tirCly of hemp, cotton Irvine and other
materials pulled from different fabrics,
occasionally using some horschair.
There is no lining to the nest except
what is c%ompactly woycn into the fab,
ric. This nest will often sway back.
ward and forward several feet in 9
stiff breeze while the old bird is sitting
on the eggs. Birds are seldom fright.
encd by noise or motion created by ma.
ture or animals, except the two-lcggcd
biped which seems to be an enemy to
every thing beautiful in nature, de-.
stroying birds and plants ont of pure
w]antonncss. Children should be tauch;
not to destroy birds nests; then, when
they grow up, they will know better
than to shoot birds just for fun
Waves, Fiber md Fabric.
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A MISTAKE.
Which Of Two Young Men Was II
That Made II.

A pleasant, balmy day in Nav. The
Window OF the railway ear were open.
There was a fine breeze stirring: and
though a cloud Of dust was blown in
it was also blown out, with the eycen-
ton OF a tired portion which Stoned
to rest on the clothes Of the pa,son.
gers, or burrowed for its own safety in
Their ears or nostrils. There were only
Two vacant seats in the car, and at
fankehap station two persons canc in
TO Ill them. One Of these was an old
man-on a second look, he was prob
ably not over ifty-with iron-cray
hair, partly covered by a slouched felt
hat, and clad in Il new suit Of orav
stun that seemed 10 have been made
for some one else, With him was a
young and very pretty girl. whose
hreSs was OF ordinary stuff, but we'll
fitting, and who was well-gloyed and
well-shod. The observer would GO,
dow the two for a wcll-to-do farmer
and his daughter, who were travelling
Tor business or pleasure. The man
looked around. Two vacant seats were
on opposite sides Of the car. In one Of
them sat a young, well-dressed. and
apparently self-satisficd gentleman.
and the space by his side was occupied
by a handbag Of crocodile leather and
aspiring overcoat, In the other was an
Their young man, not quite 50 e~xtraya-
gantiy dressed, though neatly clad.
and not az handsome as the first.
though he had an open and intelligent
colintenance. The farmer looked
around, and, ~motioning his daughter
to the vacant seat, said: There's a
place for you, Lucy" Then, turning
to The young man with the salchel. he
asked: "Seat engagcd?"
The young man looked up, curled
his lip superciliously and said: "Man
to I'LL it'll be here presently, | dare
say"
"Ah!' said the farmer, coolly remoy.
in- the grirsack and overcoat, and
placing them Oh the young mans Ian.
Then I'll occupy it until he comes
AMI he seated himself accordingly.
Willie the young nan glared at him,
Inc one on the other side looked
amused; and then, rising, said. lyon
had better exchange seats with me. sir
and then the young lady and yourself
will be together"
THANK YOU" was the farmers 70,
ply and the exchange was quietly eff
frcted.
The TWO young men were evidentl,
acquainted, for the courteous one sale
10 the other, in a low voice: ..Jin
Purlder. you made a mistake there"
81 never make mistakes, Frank Boil
ilg." replied the other. II dare sa,
yoall make your fortune some of thes
days by being polite 10 the grange
Population; but my fortune is alread,
mate"
iic first speaker said nothing more
b.. dr. Sing u newspaper from hi
ryNct opened and ran his eye it
columns.
Poulder yawned u little, and at las,
snld' This l, too dull for yours faith.
fully, James Poulder I'll 70 into the
smckinz-car and take a wli6 Have a
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latham
PATENT
Dust Proof
Watches

were originally made for rail-
way men, whose service par
ticularly required an abso-
lutely tight closing case.
They have given entire
satisfaction, and their rcputa-
ton has spread so rapidly,
that they have become the
standard Watches for Millers,
Miners, Lumbermen, Far
mers, Mechanics, Engineers,
Travellers and others whose
occupation requires a watch
which is proof against dust
and moisture.
Over 10000 WALrHAM
PATENT DUST PROOF CASES
are now in actual use.
The WALTHAM we're the
first PATENT DUST PROOF
CASES manufactured, and are
the only ones which COM
plctely exclude dust and
moisture from the movement.
They are far superior to
all others claiming equal
advantages.
Each genuine case is
plainly marked with the
name and trade mark of the
AMERICAN WALTHAM WATcu
COMPANY.
FOR SALE BY ALL FIRST CLASS
JEWELLERS,
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M,ELuEEEY,s CANOE.

Ny boa,man laughed loud at a man on III,
shore.
With haniiments proud ard assurance galore,
And = manner that sought the idea 70 convey
That he may De had bought the whole river thai
day;
Said my >hrewd Irish lad, d a quick glance he
threw:
He remoinds me, bedad, Of McFlu-ey's canoe.
"oh, McFluGeywas Their, in competitive SAL;
He coult show his back hair in the calm or The
gale;
He was absent upon any spot but first place,
Till he enthered the John J. OFlannagan race
Which II tore him all down, and then shwept
him up, too.
Wild somc frinds who now frown on MoFlurey's
canoe.
For he'd said: III hew out a new boat loike
as not,
That Will sh,rou all about livery craft yez have
got;
And her patthern III kape to mesilf, good or
bad,
Fort M crayture III shape in me cellar. hedad
Ill be maker, designer, an captain an crew;
An thcreU not be q foinern McFluGcys canoe
$50 this promising craft in his cellar he shaped,
An he chuckled an laughed. an he pouldedan
schraped:
An his dry-dock was wet wild the shmel Of Guild
gin;
But we nivor could get a free pass 10 % in.
And he says: Cork Yer eyes. I'll the pro7er
~time-you-
An youn have a surprise from McFlureys
cancel
49, a. 49, -. - .a
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Excited Wife-Oh! John! ,Jobnl
Quick! Stop fumbling behind hat bu-
reau and run for a doctor. Half
dressed Husband-What's the matter
with you, anyhow? Baby has swal-
lowed your collar-button." Glow on
earth do you expect me to get ready to
go for 4 doctor without that collar
button?'- Omaha World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-07-09

Allie was watching a particularly
brilliant sunset, where all the colors OF
the spectrum gave a glowing radiance
to the heavens. She stood still for a
few minutes, lost in admiration, and
then with a burst of inspiration asked,
"Oh, mamma, is that inlaid lightning?'
-Harper's Bazar.
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A mon kicker-tha $500 per night opera
singer.
In Foreign COuntrics.

AS well as in that of Its origin, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is a remedy of the utmost
popularity. In South America, tho West
Indies, Guatemala, Mexico and Australia
it IS a highly approved preventive of ma.
larial fcvers, and a preferred remedy for
dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney and
bladder debility, rheumatism and nervous-
ness. 1t has distanced competition hero
and abroad, and its constantly increasing
sales point to a limitless enlargement of its
sphere of bcneiicence in many continents
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THE FISH BITE vigorously about this time,
and nowhere do finer fish bite, nor bite
more eagerly than in the numerous trout
and CRAWLING streams and crystal lakes of
Northern Michigan. Mackinac Island is in
the very center of the sportsman's para
disc. Near it are the finest fishing grounds
of Lake Huron, and hard by are the famous,
yet little known, Les Cheneaux Islands
where monster muskallongo meander.
Send for detailed information to VIM. j.
Seinwerth, Agent NJ. C., Toledo, y.
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Any body can live happily with an
eighth wife, or a seventh wife, for that
matter Statistics show very few fail.
ures of perfect bliss with wives beyond
the fifth. 1t is with the first and second
that most failures occur.-Bauimore
SIM.
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HORRIBLE polsons and hereditary faint of
children. See tho July number of Demo-
rests Monthly Magazine for tho recent
astounding disclosures Of science of the
poisonous effects of alcohol as found in
wine, beer, whiskey, brandy, etc. Price ~
cents. Sold everywhere, or address W.
Jennings Demorcst, Ii L. l4th St, N. Y.
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"A scientific writer tells how water
can be boiled in a sheet OF writing
paper. W. don't doubt We have
known "A man TO write a few lines on a
sheet Of writing paper that kept him
in hot water for three years CAristia.
al Work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-07-09

Professor ITO the class In chcmis.
try)-"Mcntlon an oxide" Student
Leather" Professor - "oxidr OF
whntp" studcnt- "Ox'ids Of beef"
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snifter'" he inquired, producing

i, ton.
When he had gone the old man
leaned over the arm OF his seat and ad-
. dressed Boiling.
Excuse me, sir, hut didn't Your
E friend who has left say that his name
was James Poulder?:'
That i his name, sir" replied the
, Young man, "but he is not exactly a
friend Of mine, though We live in the
same place, and l know him very
we'll"
May l inquire where he is trom?'
YES, sir; CareySburg,'
son Of Peter B. Poulder, the great
pork packer there, isn't he?'
Yes, sir"
His father should deal with him, 1t
would be quite in his line"
"uh, papa said a sweet, rcproach-
ful voice, as those near by who heard
the colloquy Uttered.
1T is a fact, Lucy" rjoined the
farmer,
The old man who was evidently iu-
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